Dairy-Free Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Elevate your dinner game with these irresistible Dairy-Free Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs—perfect for those seeking comfort food without the dairy! These juicy meatballs, made from a luscious blend of ground beef and pork, feature a surprise center of creamy dairy-free mozzarella cheese that melts beautifully with every bite. Seasoned to perfection with aromatic garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, each meatball is browned to golden perfection before simmering in rich tomato sauce for extra flavor. Whether you're accommodating dietary restrictions or simply experimenting with dairy-free recipes, this hearty dish is sure to win over everyone at the table. Serve with fresh basil for a vibrant finish and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s gluten-friendly and packed with protein! Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these meatballs are ready in under an hour and pair beautifully with pasta, zoodles, or a crisp green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 100 grams Dairy-free shredded mozzarella cheese
- 60 grams Breadcrumbs
- 60 ml Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 300 ml Tomato sauce
- 10 grams Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and almond milk. Let them sit for a few minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and ground pork.
Add the soaked breadcrumb mixture, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
Take a golf ball-sized portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm.
Place a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of dairy-free shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of the flattened meat.
Carefully fold the meat around the cheese, forming a ball, ensuring the cheese is completely enclosed. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes in total.
Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are mostly covered.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.7 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.8 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 743 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4939 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 170.9 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 883 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
